Heavy showers above 75 mm expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today

Newswire and Newsfirst report that the Department of Meteorology forecast rainfall exceeding 100 mm in some parts of Sri Lanka on November 7. Newswire says the heavier showers may affect locations in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces, as well as Galle and Matara districts. Hiru News (සිංහල) likewise identifies those provinces and districts as places where rainfall above 100 mm is possible.

Rupavahini News reports that rain or thunderstorms may develop after 1 p.m. in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Northwestern, North Central and Southern provinces, and Mannar, Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts. It forecasts more than 75 mm in some locations in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Newswire also forecasts showers or thunderstorms in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces, with similar conditions elsewhere in the country after 1 p.m.

Newswire reports that the Department issued an amber-level lightning alert on November 7, in effect from 1 p.m. that day until 1 a.m. on November 8. The alert applies to every Divisional Secretariat division in 17 districts, including Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Mannar and Matara, and to selected areas of Anuradhapura, Ampara, Kilinochchi, Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu.

Newswire says the Department warned that lightning could cause serious injury or death outdoors, with strong winds and heavy rain also possible. It reports that people were advised to take cover in substantial buildings or enclosed vehicles, keep away from exposed areas and water, and avoid outdoor activities during thunderstorms. Rupavahini News and Newswire also advise precautions against lightning and temporary strong winds.

Rupavahini News and Newswire forecast early-morning mist in some areas. Rupavahini News names Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, while Newswire also includes Western Province. Newsfirst reports that forecasting division director Meril Mendis discussed the rain outlook; its supplied excerpt ends before giving further details.

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